International Rangers Day
Since 2007, International World Rangers Day, observed on August 31 each year, commemorates a somber event. It originated after the tragic loss of eight rangers in Virunga National Park, Congo, while defending wildlife. The day’s purpose is to raise awareness about the challenges these dedicated individuals face in their conservation efforts. The term “game Ranger,” […]
The Manyeleti – A Hidden Gem
Private Guide Ryan Johnston recently travelled to the Manyeleti in search of a particular pride of lions – and succeed! Lions weren’t all too be found on his very first safari, but many other spots too.
Four Reasons Why You Should Visit the Eastern Cape, South Africa
The Eastern Cape is an overlooked corner of South Africa. It is a place that feels isolated from the rest of the country, with a different pace of life and unique natural beauty. The province is home to some of the best game reserves in the country and excellent opportunities for exploring the outdoors. Travellers […]
Help us celebrate Women in Tourism
Help us celebrate women in tourism by supporting Thornybush Community’s Bursary Internship program, aimed at the women from our reserve’s neighboring communities.
Clash of the Connochaetes
The word Connochaetes comes from an ancient Greek word that loosely describes the flowing mane or beard of a wildebeest. Wildebeest play a vital role in the ecosystem as they form the bulk of the largest terrestrial mammal migration and the same group of animals that stampeded through a gorge and killed Mufasa in the […]
Falling for Tswalu
On the second installment of her multi destinations safari adventure, guest Shirley Sword shares with us her thoughts of her stay in Tswalu and why a piece of heat will forever remain in the Kalahari desert
Musings of A First Time Safari
Guest Shirley Sword embarked on her very first safari earlier this year. She shares with us some important insights into what it takes when planning a safari and what are some useful things to keep in mind as a first-time safari goer
School Supplies for Hananani
“Every student deserves to have the same learning tools as we do to learn”. Guest Mary K Mason, a passionate 4th grade teacher and her determined kiddos have been helping Hanani Primary school since 2018. In 2020 we managed to join forces and helped maintain alive this project. Continue reading to find our how School Supplies for Hananani has started and how it will continue
Vlog: Sabi Sand Safari with Tayla McCurdy
Guest Sabine Schlag recently joined Tayla McCurdy for a privately guided safari to the Sabi Sand. To say that Sabine and the rest of the guests were truly spoiled for sightings would be an understatement. In this video compiled and edited by Sabine you will be able to see exactly why.
My First Safari
Adventurer and wildlife photographer Alberto Camardiel recently trusted us with his very first safari experience. We knew we would love his photography but they way he spoke about our beloved Africa, well we couldn’t have said it better
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